Sightseeing in Aarhus
Take a harbour tour – and experience and enjoy the city from the water. Hop on the Hop-On-Hop-Off sightseeing bus and take your time exploring the city’s main attractions. Join a guided tour or go on a self-guided audio walk – and much more.
In Aarhus, there’s plenty to choose from. There are major and interesting attractions – and the natural surroundings that encircle Aarhus, from the Marselisborg Woods in the south, Risskov in the north, the beaches along the city and the new harbour areas – all just waiting to be explored.
If you’re new to the city, during the summer you can hop on the classic red open-top double-decker Hop-On-Hop-Off bus, or join one of the traditional and historical walking tours, which are always a great way to get to know Aarhus.
But there are also plenty of opportunities to experience Aarhus from a quirky and different angle – anything is possible! Well-trained guides are on hand to help tailor and lead exactly the tour you want. If you’d rather explore the city on your own, there are plenty of opportunities for that too.
Join a Hop On-Hop Off sightseeing tour in Aarhus and sit back in one of the open-top double-decker buses, where you can take your time and enjoy the city’s main attractions. Hop on and off as you please and explore the city’s museums, attractions, harbour areas and historic districts at your own pace.
Aros Cruises takes you on an unforgettable journey in the Aarhus Harbour area.
Board at DOKK1 and embark on an unforgettable guided boat tour with Aarhus Harbor Cruise on Havternen.
Visit Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller's famous functionalistic Aarhus City Hall on a guided tour of one of the most famous buildings in Aarhus with the AarhusGuides.
Go on a guided tour with the Aarhus Culture Walk and enjoy storytelling while walking in the charming streets of Aarhus and get to know the city with the enthusiastic local guides.
Discover art in the open air along Aarhus' waterfront with the Discover Aarhus app. Explore the city's artworks on an inspiring route close to the water.
The city's neighbourhoods
In the Frederiksbjerg precinct you will find gorgeous specialist shops offering high-quality foods and designs, delicatessens, side-by-side with charming cafés, classic Danish pubs, and excellent eating places.
Get a bird's eye view of the city from Denmark's tallest building, the Lighthouse at Aarhus Ø. Discover the Latin Quarter in the heart of Aarhus with its narrow cobbled streets, cafés and small shops, which on a nice summer day is almost like being in Paris.
Visit the large number of interesting museums and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere in the shops and cafés, in the streets and lanes, where you can clearly feel that Aarhus is an old city steeped in a long and fascinating history.
